Charlie Dean named captain as England women head to ODI series against Ireland

England's women's side will field Charlie Dean as captain for a three-match ODI series against Ireland scheduled for early September. Regular skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt, along with senior bowlers Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell and Amy Jones, are being rested, while Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sciver-Brunt manage fitness concerns. The 15-player roster introduces uncapped seam bowler Grace Potts and wicket-keeper Kira Chathli, and gives opportunities to all-rounder Charis Pavely, pace bowler Ryana MacDonald-Gay—who last appeared in the 2025 Ashes—and 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman, the joint-leading wicket-taker in the current Hundred season.

Charlotte Edwards said the series offers a valuable platform for players to showcase their 50-over abilities following the team's T20 World Cup final appearance. The matches will be played in Leicester on 1 September, Derby on 3 September and Worcester on 6 September, with a full squad list that includes Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Sophia Dunkley, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Jodi Grewcock, Freya Kemp, Mady Villiers and Issy Wong.